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SPECIAL NEEDS STORY TIME

Tuesdays10:45-11:30 A.M.

January 27 - March 3, 2015

This program may be enjoyed by children ages 1 to 3 years old but is especially designed for children with special needs challenges. It combines books, songs, movement, and activities. If your child has difficulty sitting through one of the libraryís other story times, this inclusive program may be just what you are looking for! Children must attend with a parent or caregiver.

Registration required.

SIMPLY STORIES

Jan. 28, 2015 @ 10 A.M.

Feb. 4, 2015 @ 10 A.M.

Feb. 11, 2015 @ 10 A.M.

Feb. 18, 2015 @ 10 A.M.

Feb. 25, 2015 @ 10 A.M.

Mar. 4, 2015 @10 A.M.

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Apr. 1, 2015 @ 10 A.M.

Apr. 8, 2015 @ 10 A.M.

Apr. 15, 2015 @ 10 A.M.

Apr. 22, 2015 @ 10 A.M.

Apr. 29, 2015 @ 10 A.M.

May 6, 2015 @ 10 A.M.

Stop in for some terrific tales, rhymes, action verses and songs.

Join the fun! Stop in to share stories, rhymes, and songs.

Everyone is welcome but children 3 and under must attend with an adult.

No registration is required.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT WITH MARY @ HOMER LIBRARY

January 28 - March 4, 2015

Wednesdays @ 11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

and 12:30 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Registration for the new six week session begins January 12, 2015.

This class, for ages 0-5 years, offers creative music and movement activities to develop and stimulate an early love of music. The classes are limited to 10 children with a parent or caregiver who must attend.

Fee: $18 per family for the full six week session. Registration and fee are due one week in advance of the class.

Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event. Payment may be made through e-pay on the library website or in person at the library. No refunds after January 28, 2015.

STORYTIME

For children ages 3, 4 and 5. Introduces children to books and reading with stories and crafts that help develop early literacy and listening skills.

Classes are offered on:

Monday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday at 9:30 and 1:00 p.m.

Registration is required. Children must be 3 years old at the time of registration.

Polish-English Storytime is offered on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration is required. Children must be 3 years old at the time of registration.

Wiggles and Giggles

This early literacy program is designed to enhance the parent-child relationship through shared enjoyment of play! Each half hour themed session will be a time of simple stories, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement to stimulate your child's growth.

This program is for children up to 35 months and a caregiver.

Wiggles and Giggles classes are offered on:

Mondays at 10:45 a.m.

Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Thursdaysat9:30 a.m.and10:30 a.m.

Registration is required.

REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS

January 12 , 2015

Registration for Wiggles & Giggles, Special Needs Story Time, Story Time, and Music & Movement with Mary begins at 8:30 a.m on January 12, 2015.

See the library home page and click on the EVENTS tab for registration information. Registration forms for the above programs may be found on JANUARY 12th. To register for other programs, please scroll to the date of the program for the registration form.

Wiggles & Giggles: welcomes children up to 35 months.

Story Time: welcomes children ages 3, 4, and 5.

Music & Movement with Mary: for ages up to 5 with adult. Fee: $18 per family for 6 weeks due by 1/21/2015.

Story Time, Polish/English Story Time, Special Needs Story Time, Music & Movement with Mary and Wiggles & Giggles sessions begin the week of January 26, 2015.

STORYWALK

December 2014- April 2015

Visit the StoryWalk at Sendra Park, 14727 S. Green Brier Lane, Homer Glen, for a great family outdoor experience! A new book, The Bear's Song by Benjamin Chaud takes you to the wilderness and the city of Paris. Library mascots, Libby and Barry, encourage you to move and groove along the StoryWalk trail!

Can you figure out how many things are in the Dr. Seuss jar? The person closest without going over wins!

One entry per child.

DR. SEUSS I SPYMarch 2 - 29, 2015

All ages

Lots of Dr. Seuss characters are hiding in the library! How many can you find?

No registration required.

LEGO CLUBMarch 3, 2015

4:30 - 5:30 P.M.

Grade K-6

We supply the bricks-you bring your imagination. Your creations will be on display for everyone to see!

No registration required.

STORY EXPLORERS BOOK CLUBMarch 4, 2015

7:00 P.M.

Grades 3, 4, & 5

Calling all boys and girls, 3rd through 5th grade, with an adult friend. Come and explore books filled with humor, adventure, mystery and more. Books available in the KidZone department.

Registration required.

CHILDREN'S CINEMAMarch 7, 2015

12:00 p.m.

All ages, children under 3 with adult.

Limit 32

Join us for thee fun children's films in the Family Activity Zone Room. Call the library at 708-301-7908 for movie title.

No registration required.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER BOOK CLUBMarch 9, 2015

7:00 p.m.

Grades 3, 4, & 5

Girls and their mothers or other significant women in their lives are welcome to share the love of reading together in this inspiring club. Discuss an assigned book and create a simple craft. Book available in YS department.

A light dinner, pizza and a beverage, will be served to practice the skills learned.

Registration and $2 fee required.

Payment is due one week in advance of the class. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event.

CHESS CLUBMarch 11, 2015

5:00 p.m.

Chess Grade 1 & up

Checkers Age 5 & up

Practice your chess or checkers skills at the library! Come and join other kids for an hour of fun! Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join their children.

Registration recommended.

BINGO! March 12, 2015

4:30 P.M.

All ages, under 6 with adult

A fun hour of everyone's favorite game and candy prizes!

No registration required.

BOARD GAME CENTRALMarch 14, 2015

11:00 a.m.

All ages, under 6 with adult.

Drop in for an hour of fun! Families and friends can enjoy playing board games together.

No registration required.

SPRING REGISTRATION BEGINSMarch 16, 2015

8:30 a.m.

Registration for Wiggles & Giggles, Special Needs Story Time, Story Time, and Music & Movement with Mary begins at 8:30 a.m on March 16, 2015.

See the library home page and click on the EVENTS tab for registration information. Registration forms for the above programs may be found on MARCH 6th. To register for other programs, please scroll to the date of the program for the registration form.

Wiggles & Giggles: welcomes children up to 35 months.

Story Time: welcomes children ages 3, 4, and 5.

Music & Movement with Mary: for ages up to 5 with adult. Fee: $18 per family for 6 weeks due by 3/25/2015.

Story Time, Polish/English Story Time, Special Needs Story Time, Music & Movement with Mary and Wiggles & Giggles sessions begin the week of March 30, 2015.

CRAFTERNOONSMarch 17, 2015

4:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

Limit 12

Craft a felt cozy to keep your latte warm and set a trend!

Registration & $2 fee per session required.

Payment is due one week in advance. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event.

LEGO CLUBMarch 18, 2015

7:00 p.m.

Grade K - 6

We supply the bricks-you bring your imagination. Your creations will be on display for everyone to see!

Are you still reading? We're still celebrating along with Winnie the Pooh! Join us for stories, photos with Winnie and a cute craft!

No registration required.

EASTER FROG GUESSING JARMarch 23 - April 4, 2015

How many things has the funny frog swallowed? Enter your guess for a chance to take home the frog. The person who is closest without going over wins!

One entry per child.

FRACTURED FAIRY TALESMarch 24, 2015

6:00 p.m.

Ages 5 - 8

Limit 15

Come and hear the true story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. Make a pig to take home!

Registration required.

SUPER FAB LAB- SLIMY, GOOEY & GROSSMarch 25, 2015

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Grades 4 - 6

Limit 16, minimum 5.

The U of I Extension program offers a series of three fun science activities. Slimy, gooey and gross is the first!

Letís get messy and learn about science! At the slimy, gooey, gross class we will conduct all kinds of icky, sticky experiments while learning about mold, atomic slime and how to make Diet Coke explode!

Registration and $3 fee per session (per person) or $8.00 for all three required.

Payment is due one week in advance of the event. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event.

TWEEN SCENEMarch 26, 2015

4:30 p.m.

Grades 5 - 8

Do you enjoy hanging out at the library? Come to Tween Scene! Encourage discovery and imagination through clever crafts, games, science and more!

No registration required.

LEGO CLUBMarch 31, 2015

4:30 p.m.

Grade K - 6

We supply the bricks-you bring your imagination. Your creations will be on display for everyone to see!

No registration required.

MAGIC SHOWMarch 31, 2015

6:30 p.m.

All ages

Come watch a
thrilling and entertaining magic show by Gary Kantor.The show is packed with
vanishing acts, mind-reading tricks, and a variety of hilarious tricks that
will have the children rolling on the floor with laughter. Please join us in the KidZone for a great show!

No registration required for the free Magic Show.

Note: Gary Kantor follows his show with a magic workshop at 7:30 p.m. The workshop requires registration and a fee of $4.

MAGIC WORKSHOPMarch 31, 2015

7:30 p.m.

Ages 5 - 12

Limit 60

Want to learn how Gary did many of the great magic tricks in the show? Following the Magic Show, Gary will share his secrets and you will put together a magic kit to take home which has a retail value of $20!

Children will learn card tricks, vanishing effects, and much more. In addition to the fun of the magic, this workshop will emphasize the importance of education and reading.

Registration and $4 fee required.

Payment is due one week in advance of the event. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event.

BINGO! April 2, 2015

4:30 P.M.

All ages, under 6 with adult

A fun hour of everyone's favorite game and candy prizes!

No registration required.

BOARD GAME CENTRALApril 4, 2015

11:00 A.M.

All ages, under 6 with adult.

Drop in for an hour of fun! Families and friends can enjoy playing board games together.

No registration required.

DELICIOUS DYNAMIC DINOSAUR PINATAApril 6 - 19, 2015

Whoever guesses closest to the number of things in the piŮata without going over, wins!

One per child while supplies last.

CHESS CLUBApril 8, 2015

5:00 p.m.

Chess Grade 1 & up

Checkers Age 5 & up

Practice your chess or checkers skills at the library! Come and join other kids for an hour of fun! Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join their children.

Registration recommended.

STORY EXPLORERS BOOK CLUBApril 8, 2015

7:00 p.m.

Grades 3, 4, & 5 with adult

Calling all boys and girls, 3rd through 5th grade, with an adult friend. Come and explore books filled with humor, adventure, mystery and more. Books available in the KidZone department.

Registration required.

SCREENINGS ON SATURDAYApril 11, 2015

12:00 p.m.

All ages, children under 3 with adult.

Limit 32.

Join us for these fun children's films in the Family Activity Zone Room. Call the library, 708-301-7908, for movie title.

No registration required.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER BOOK CLUBApril 13, 2015

7:00 p.m.

Grades 3, 4, & 5

Girls and their mothers or other significant women in their lives are welcome to share the love of reading together in this inspiring club. Discuss an assigned book and create a simple craft. Book available in the KidZone department.

Registration required.

GET MONEY SMART!

April 15, 2015 5:30 P.M.

Ages 7 - 10

Limit 15

Celebrate Tax Day and become Money Smart! Play Money Bingo, craft a wooden bank and turn a dollar into a dog!

Registration required.

LEGO CLUBApril 15, 2015

7:00 p.m.

Grades K - 6

We supply the bricks-you bring your imagination. Your creations will be on display for everyone to see!

No registration required.

BABYSITTING CLASSApril 18, 2015

10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Age 10 & up

Limit 20

Learn basic first aid, diaper changing and how to assume the leadership role of a babysitter. Please bring a doll to class.

Registration and $20 fee required. Payment is due one week in advance. Deadline for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event.

SUPER FAB LAB- CELEBRATE EARTH DAY!April 22, 2015

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Grades 4 - 6

Limit 16, minimum 5.

The U of I
Extension program offers the second in series of three fun science activities!

Itís Earth Day so letís celebrate the planet we call home! Letís learn about our planet and some things we can do to help keep her healthy so we can celebrate her for years to come.

Registration
and $3 fee per session (per person) or $8.00 for all three required.

Payment is due one week in advance of the event. Deadline
for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event.

TWEEN SCENEApril 23, 2015

4:30 P.M.

Grades 5 - 8

So you enjoy hanging out at the library? Come to Tween Scene! Encourage discovery and imagination through clever crafts, games, science and more!

No registration required.

LEGO CLUBApril 28, 2015

4:30 p.m.

Grade K - 6

We supply the bricks-you bring your imagination. Your creations will be on display for everyone to see!

No registration required.

POKEMON

April 29, 2015

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Grades K - 8

Limit 16

Calling all Pokemon enthusiasts! Bring your own cards to the library to battle, share ideas and trade.

Registration required.

STORY EXPLORERS BOOK CLUBMay 6, 2015

7:00 p.m.

Grades 3, 4, & 5

Calling all boys and girls, 3rd through 5th grades, with an adult friend. Come and explore books filled with humor, adventure, mystery and more. Books available in the KidZone department.

Registration required.

BINGO! May 7, 2015

4:30 P.M.

All ages, under 6 with adult

A fun hour of everyone's favorite game and candy prizes!

No registration required.

BOARD GAME CENTRALMay 9, 2015

11:00 a.m.

All ages, under age 6 with adult

Drop in for an hour of fun! Families and friends can enjoy playing board games together.

No registration required.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER BOOK CLUBMay 11, 2015

7:00 p.m.

Grades 3, 4, & 5

Girls and their mothers or other significant women in their lives are welcome to share the love of reading together in this inspiring club. Discuss an assigned book and create a simple craft. Books available in the KidZone department.

Registration required.

CHESS CLUBMay 13, 2015

5:00 p.m.

Chess players: Grade 1 & up

Checker players: Age 5 & up

Practice your chess or checkers skills at the library! Come and join other kids for an hour of fun! Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join their children.

Registration recommended.

LEGO CLUBMay 20, 2015

7:00 p.m.

Grade K - 6

We supply the bricks-you bring your imagination. Your creations will be on display for everyone to see!

No registration required.

TWEEN SCENEMay 21, 2015

4:30 p.m.

Grades 5 - 8

Do you enjoy hanging out at the library? Come to Tween Scene! Encourage discovery and imagination through clever crafts, games, science and more!

Registration required.

SCREENINGS ON SATURDAYMay 23, 2015

12:00 p.m.

All ages, children under 3 with adult.

Limit 32

Join us for these fun children's films in the Family Activity Room.

No registration required.

LEGO CLUBMay 26, 2015

4:30 p.m.

Grades K - 6

We supply the bricks-you bring your imagination. Your creations will be on display for everyone to see!

No registration required.

SUPER FAB LAB- GPS/GEOTRACKINGMay 27, 2015

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Grades 4 - 6

Limit 16, minimum 5.

The U of I
Extension program offers the third in series of fun science activities.

How does the Garmin in your car work? How can your phone tell you where you took a picture? Learn about how the Global Positioning System and how the satellites in the sky work together to pinpoint your location. We will also learn how you can use GPS devices to go on a treasure hunt.

Registration and fee of $2 per session.

Payment is due one week in advance of the event. Deadline
for cancellation with refund is one week prior to the event.